The Northside Hospital tumor board met last night and reviewed my case. Just as I predicted, they have decided that the best course of treatment for me at this time is to continue with Yondelis . . . though with a slight dosage reduction (from 1.2 to 1.0). Hopefully this reduction, in conjunction with well-timed usage of Lasix (to help jump-start my kidneys and rid my body of excess fluids) might just be the right combination to keep the tumor shrinking and my organs healthy. I can assure you that my organs (liver, kidneys, lungs, and stomach/GI in particular) have suffered tremendously after just two cycles, so I don't want to push them over the edge with Round #3.
Speaking of Round #3, that starts this next Monday (04/15/2019). Hopefully it's neither a bad omen to have chemotherapy on Tax Day nor a predictor of yet another "taxing" cycle for my body. Thankfully, this will be all the chemo I will be receiving prior to my cruise (starting on 05/23/2019).
I've been feeling pretty darn good these past couple of days. This is likely due to being 4 1/2 weeks out since my last cycle and the Atlanta weather being warmer and beautiful.
Next update on Tax Day!
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